

Obituary: John David Borthwick-Leslie, 1935-2022
Aviation engineer made friends easily, loved to tell stories about his travel adventures
Turning a New Leaf With the Autumn Issue of ‘Staytripper’
Crisp, sweet notes of apples and woodsmoke in the air. Going out of your way to step on that crunchy leaf. Orange pumpkins in the…
Don’t Miss These Quintessential Fall Festivals in Vermont
19th Century Apple & Cheese Harvest Festival Sunday, September 25, 1-4 p.m., at Justin Morrill Homestead in Strafford. $5; free for kids under 15. morrillhomestead.org…
Taking in the Fall Harvest at Charlotte’s Philo Ridge Farm
It’s hard to beat the late summer delight of digging into a juicy heirloom tomato sandwich on the terrace at Philo Ridge Farm. Bright red…
Middlebury’s Green Mountain Adventures Guides the Way to Autumn Excursions
Don’t be intimidated by the name Middlebury Mountaineer. One doesn’t need to be a hard-core alpinist to visit the outdoor gear shop in downtown Middlebury…
Scott Farm Orchard in Dummerston Is All About Heirloom Apples
A breeze fluttered through the grounds of Scott Farm Orchard on a late summer evening, jaunty fiddle music carrying on the wind. Clusters of people…
Brattleboro’s Stone Church Provides a Stained Glass Window Into the Southern Vermont Music Scene
In recent years, Brattleboro has launched some of the Green Mountain State’s best musical acts — metal band Barishi, stoner rockers Witch and post-punk trio…
New Owners Infuse Middlebury’s Historic Swift House Inn With Artistic Energy
At the Blue Bar in Middlebury’s Swift House Inn, guests might sip a Gin-ger Gimlet and soak up the storied atmosphere — not just the…






